Budget Beauty Buy Of The Day: Trader Joe's Coconut Body Butter!

Oh, YUMMY!! Wish we could actually TASTE this. But even though we can't, this body butter smells + feels gorgeous on your skin.....all over your body.

Today, our Budget Beauty Buy Of The Day:
TRADER JOE'S COCONUT BODY BUTTER.

And it's ONLY $4.99, for this generous 8 oz. tub!!

Just open the convenient lid and breathe in the exotic, warm coconut scent. OMG!!

Our good friend Nina gifted us with a tub of this moisturizing richness. You can't beat the rock-bottom price. Less than $5? Amazing!

It's a thick, nourishing cream full of coconut oil, shea butter + vitamin E. The great point....it's NOT greasy and it really softens up dry feet, elbows, knees, and every inch of the body.

Read about Coconut Body Butter at the Trader Joe's website.

And if you don't have a Trader Joe's near you, you could order some at Amazon for a bit more--$12.39 + Free Shipping.

See this brief customer review by R. Ignacio. She LOVES it...5 stars!

Halle Berry's Great Style: Pregnant + Glowing In Rio

Did we expect Halle Berry to look any less perfect, now that she is expecting her second child?

The top photo shows the sexy star in Rio de Janeiro last evening at the Brazil's movie premiere of The Call.

The bottom photos show the actress when she was pregnant with her first child Nahla.

Halle is expecting her second baby at age 46 with fiancé Olivier Martinez. You can see her barely-there-baby-bump in a tight, black lace gown. Her hair is styled in her signature pixie-spiked do. And she is wearing a smoky eye with nude lips and a classic large pair of hoops.

We like all three of pregnant Halle's looks here. She isn't trendy maternity---isn't trying too hard. There is nothing vulgar about her style.







We give mama-to-be Halle Berry the big thumbs up.

Do you like Halle Berry's maternity style?

Latest So-Called Research Claims Botox May Spark Depression

When done properly by a licensed dermatologist or plastic surgeon, Botox Cosmetic can hold wrinkles + fine lines at bay for 3-4 months. You might smile more or even appear a bit happier because Botox makes you look BETTER.

The beauty injectable can erase some 5 years or more from your age.

Suddenly, the pesky crow's feet around your eyes along with forehead + middle-of-the-eyebrow creases, etc., magically disappear.

Botox is the MOST popular cosmetic treatment around! It has been marketed here since FDA-approval in 2002. It's a brilliant beauty invention in many ways, especially in the quest for staying youthful. Botox Cosmetic works by halting muscle movement and in doing so, causes a relaxation and disappearance of skin lines + wrinkles.

So, imagine the latest so-called research to come out, claiming Botox can indirectly cause depression.  A British psychologist from Cardiff University has found that because Botox is temporarily ‘freezing’ the muscles in the face, it is also severing the signals sent to the brain when we smile which make us feel happy. Oh, really?!

Dr. Michael Lewis' study involved 25 women who had been injected with Botox or facial fillers. Each filled out a questionnaire about depression symptoms:

Here is what Dr. Lewis told the British DailyMail:
‘The expressions we make on our faces affect the emotions we feel. We smile because we are happy but smiling also makes us happy.
‘Treatment with drugs like Botox prevents the patient from being able to make a particular expression.

‘For example, those treated for frown lines with Botox are not able to frown as strongly. This interrupts the feedback they would normally get from their face and they feel less sad.’

We do not agree with Dr. Lewis' findings. We believe that Botox is wonderful when administered by a licensed professional.  It's safe and merely allows the patient to look younger with better skin texture.

We don't believe that depression plays any role in Botox results. We think a lot more research is needed before making a huge claim like that.

What do you think?

Gwyneth Paltrow Boasts Butt Of 22-Year-Old Stripper: But Look At Maria Menounos!

Gwyneth Paltrow is 40-years-old. Maria Menounos is 34-years-old. Both popular celebrities are in GREAT shape.

Gwyneth has a sexy body after delivering 2 kids. Maria has a sexy body without kids. Is it harder to bounce back after bearing babies? Obviously, yes. Plus, Gwyneth is 6 years older than Maria, so Gwyneth gets a few points extra, we think.

Gwyneth recently boasted about her own behind and the rigorous work-out sessions she goes through with fitness expert Tracy Anderson.

Gwyneth supposedly bragged that she has the 'butt of a 22-year-old stripper,' thanks to her grueling exercise regime.

Yes, Gwyneth, you DO have a nice behind. But we have to admit, Extra host Maria Menounos has an AMAZING butt.  See for yourself in the 2 photos below:

 

So, how do these fab women maintain their slender figures along with exercise?

Maria has this advice:

"I eat what I want, when I want and am super active throughout my workday."

She added: "Write down everything you eat in a week, look at it, cut back where you can, and I promise you'll see results within a week.

 

"The first couple days will be hard, but then it gets easy and you'll get a high off of it, which will make you work that much harder."

Nutrition plays a key role in body beautiful for Gwyneth. She's out with yet another healthy-eating cookbook called, 'It's All Good.' Check it out here at Gwyneth's website Goop($55).

Sunkissed And Bold! Orange Lips Are Hot For Spring 2013!

 

Ladies, we're not sure all of you can even wear orange lipstick or feel comfy in it, but as you can see from all these recent photos, it's THE sunkissed lip trend for Spring 2013!

Not wild about the orange?!

Wasn't this lip shade already HOT last Soring?!

Several celebrities are looking luscious in their orange lips. Jessica Alba for one.....

We probably won't get on the orange kissable trend unless we have a deep, glam tan.
If you're brave enough, you might want to sink your smile into some MAC Morange ($15, at Nordstrom's).

Or how about Sephora's Latin Lover ?!

Rouge Shine Lipstick  ($12 )    

Color No. 29 . Glossy - semi-sheer bright tangerine

Airelle Skin Care: How Blueberry Extract And Other Powerful Antoxidants Can Make A Difference

We'll admit it. We have a big girl crush on Airelle and everything she stands for. Apparently, popular celebrities like Brooke Burke, Adam Levine and Carryann Inaba feel the same way about Airelle.

We're talking about AirelleSkin. The anti-aging beauty line has both New England and west coast roots. And somehow blueberries play a role in the company's excellent skin care system.

Airelle Skin is based in California. The east coast connection includes Maine blueberries. Beauty science has shown that blueberry extract(Berrimatrix) makes for a strong + effective antioxidant in skin care products. The blueberry formula can improve the skin by repairing sun damage + wrinkles. The extract has been proven to encourage collagen production, promote skin firmness and deliver a radiant complexion.

The entire Airelle Skin line includes other potent antioxidants like Alpha Lipoic Acid, Copper, Hyaluronic Acid and Manuka Honey, to name a few.

The popular Berrimatrix Firming Gel with Seaweed & Blueberry ($124) is an amazing skin care product. It's gentle and REALLY tightens and firms!

Airelle Skin features a powerful anti-aging skin care lineup of cleansers, exfoliating serums, hydrating treatments, tightening + firming formulations, and eye + lip treatments.

Airelle skin care products are used by celebrities on American Idol, The Voice, Dancing with the Stars, Maroon 5, 1600 Penn and Newsroom.

We think Airelle is a worthy investment for younger-looking, healthier skin.

Revlon Baby Stick: For Big Girls Who Want A Pop Of Color Fast!

Okay, these are adorable + super cute!

We're talking about Revlon's newest, little beauty creation, called:

Revlon Baby Stick!

When you don't want to fuss with too many makeup pots, this one's a smart idea. The Revlon Baby Stick takes care of lips + cheeks. A swipe here and a swipe there, and you're good to go.

Revlon Baby Sticks, which are in the shape of swivel-up gel blushes, have just popped up in drugstores in collaboration with the Pacific Coast Collection by Gucci Westman.

Each Revlon Baby Stick is selling for about $9. These are 3 sheer shades in pretty colors + names like Pink Passion, Tahitian, + Sunset.

If you like the quick, natural sheer look for makeup, then give these little babies a try.

Check out this YouTube demo of Baby Sticks by ohgeeitsbri.